Local authority proud to support Roscommon Pride

Roscommon County Council has said it was proud to support this year’s inaugural Roscommon Pride March.

The county’s first-ever Pride March begins took place on Saturday from The Quad Centre on Roscommon town’s Circular Road and proceeded to Loughnaneane Park in the town’s centre. Grand Marshal for the parade was Roscommon-based LGBTQIA+ activist Will Keane.

The march was one of a number of events taking place to mark ‘Roscommon Pride’ with activities such as a Family Fun Day, a ‘Pride Colour Run’, a Mega Pride Party, a Dog Show, ‘Drag Bingo’ and many other events.

Speaking following the weekend’s events, Chief Executive of Roscommon County Council Shane Tiernan paid tribute to the event organisers, who, he said, had delivered a varied, insightful and enjoyable programme: “Roscommon County Council was delighted to support last weekend’s Pride Festival.

"Through the work of our Community Department, we strongly support inclusiveness and diversity in our communities which in turn enhances and inspires a society for everyone to share in. That support is varied and multi-faceted, empowering all citizens to fulfil their potential.

Supporting all of our communities is at the heart of what we do in Roscommon County Council. Our ambition as a local authority is to ensure the county is a great place to live, work, visit and enjoy – all of our citizens have a role in making this a reality”.